What happened: Mike LaFleur said Beck had returned to full practice and was operating as he had before his absence. The coach declined to commit to a starting opportunity for the rookie this season. [Arizona Sports](https://arizonasports.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/lafleur-carson-beck-not-behind-despite-lack-of-cardinals-preseason-reps)
Why it matters: Regular-season preparation limits the work available to developmental quarterbacks. Gardner Minshew holds the backup role, making practice opportunities a constraint on Beck's continued development. [Arizona Cardinals](https://www.azcardinals.com/news/gardner-minshew-finds-comfort-in-role-with-cardinals)
By the numbers: Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown in his lone 2026 preseason appearance: a 78.9% completion rate and 9.9 yards per attempt. [Arizona Sports](https://arizonasports.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/lafleur-carson-beck-not-behind-despite-lack-of-cardinals-preseason-reps)
What to watch: Watch how Arizona allocates practice work between Beck and Minshew during game weeks.